Demond

Demond likely developed as a variant of Desmond, which originated as an Irish surname derived from "Deas-mumhan" meaning "South Munster." Another possibility is that it emerged as a variant of Raymond, with the prefix "De-" substituted for "Ray-." Records show consistent usage of Demond since at least the mid-20th century in the United States. The name saw its peak popularity in the 1970s but continues to be used. The alteration from Desmond to Demond follows a pattern of phonetic simplification common in naming evolution. Some linguistic sources suggest the name might also have connections to French language influences, though the Irish surname origin remains the most documented etymological path for its root name Desmond.

Demond is also given to girls.

Pronounced duh-MAHND.

As of October 2026, Demond ranked #10673 for girls in US births in 1983 and #4283 for boys in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #6648 for girls in 1975 and #378 for boys in 1974.